Chasing someone naturally requires methods, Xing Yuan had always believed this.
Having chased many times, she seemed to have gained some experience, but… after all, her sister was so intelligent, and had seen through her little schemes a few times before. This time, she had to do it more perfectly, at least not let her sister see her intentions at a glance.
To this end, Xing Yuan risked unsealing a portion of her dark divine power, and then, before Qing Su Yue's fixed lecture ended, she "tempted" a few people. The show was about to begin.
Qing Su Yue ended her monthly "release" and walked as slowly as possible. The people of Hui City looked at her with envy and admiration, but… she envied them just the same!
She was merely a prisoner, seemingly glorious and radiant!
She looked at the two guards following her and suddenly said softly, "I want to buy some things to take back."
"Your Holiness the Saintess, there is no need for you to personally handle such matters. As long as you inform us of what you need, we will prepare it for you," the guards replied, seemingly respectfully, but with a hint of distance in their refusal.
Qing Su Yue did not argue, for she knew that even if she insisted, the outcome would be the same. Ever since she had tried to escape once, their supervision over her had become even stricter.
She was not strong enough!
If she were strong enough, she could tear apart the barrier outside Hui City and escape.
Qing Su Yue clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination. She quickened her pace, heading swiftly towards her residence.
Meanwhile, Xing Yuan waited on Qing Su Yue's usual path. Upon hearing the sound, she immediately got into character.
When Qing Su Yue saw it, a scene of "bullying" was unfolding in a rather secluded corridor.
Several girls had surrounded another girl. There were fragments of bowls and plates on the ground. From their brief exchanges, Qing Su Yue deduced that they were threatening someone.
Although she disliked her identity, she had to admit that she had always been kind and righteous. Especially when witnessing such a scene before her eyes, it was something she could not bear.
She said coldly, "How dare you! This is the Temple of Light."
Then, she slowly emerged from the shadows.
"Your Holiness the Saintess!" the girls said respectfully.
Qing Su Yue nodded slightly, her gaze chilling, "What are you doing?"
"We are merely exchanging pleasantries," one of them replied respectfully, her expression unusually calm.
Qing Su Yue turned her gaze to the one who appeared to be bullied. That person's eyes held timidity. When Qing Su Yue looked at her, she even lowered her head, revealing her neck, appearing meek and obedient.
Qing Su Yue had begun to doubt her judgment, but seeing the girl's pitiable, hesitant demeanor, a sense of righteousness surged within her. "Do you dare to swear?"
In this world, oaths were extremely binding, for after all, the gods watched from above!
"This…" The girls hesitated, then consciously lowered their heads.
"Expel them! Our Temple of Light has no need for such people," Qing Su Yue turned to the guards behind her and commanded coldly.
"Yes, Your Holiness the Saintess!" the guards replied respectfully.
It was a small matter, easily handled, and they were naturally happy to oblige.
Qing Su Yue turned to leave but was suddenly called back by a melodious voice.
"Your Holiness the Saintess, may I… may I follow you?"
Qing Su Yue turned back and saw that the girl who had appeared to be bullied had suddenly looked up at her, her eyes filled with expectation.
Even though she knew her position in the temple was special, Qing Su Yue still agreed.
Perhaps, having someone to accompany her would be a good choice! At least, she wouldn't be too lonely.
"Thank you, Sister Saintess!" the girl continued.
Qing Su Yue turned and left. The moment she turned, the corners of her lips curled slightly. It seemed it wasn't too bad after all!
Xing Yuan only let out a soft sigh of relief after Qing Su Yue disappeared from view. Fortunately, her sister in this world was as she had imagined, a tsundere!
She would tailor her approach and continue her efforts to win her over!
As for those she had controlled, they had targeted her before. Her greatest virtue was not holding grudges, because she would eventually get revenge.
She hummed a little tune and lightly returned to her room to pack her belongings.
However, before anyone could escort her, she was met by several elders of the Temple of Light.
"Little one! We heard you were going to the Saintess's residence?" one of the elders said kindly.
Unfortunately, Xing Yuan only registered "little one." She was much older than them, a blatant insult.
Xing Yuan was annoyed, but victory was in sight. She lowered her head to conceal the coldness in her eyes and simply nodded obediently.
"Very good, very good! Since that is the case, our temple will assign you a small task," the elder said with a smile, but his tone was serious.
Xing Yuan looked utterly bewildered. Why did their tactics feel so familiar?
Oh~ she remembered. This was how she tricked others, first flattering them, and then it would be easier to handle the rest.
As expected, the elder's next words were: "Although you have just joined our Temple of Light family, I believe you will surely shine and contribute greatly to this family in the future, even becoming its most outstanding member…"
After a round of praise, the elder turned with a "but…"
"But before anything begins, we need to assign you a task."
Xing Yuan feigned a curious expression. The elder continued with satisfaction.
"Your Holiness the Saintess is the future of our Temple of Light, but the Saintess has always had a peculiar personality. Even we elders cannot enter her residence freely."
"As a attendant personally chosen by Your Holiness the Saintess, you must have a keen eye. If you discover any abnormalities, you must inform us elders immediately so that we can intervene in time."
Xing Yuan nodded on the surface, but her mind was racing. It seemed her sister was not having a good time in the Temple of Light either, being monitored. Then, if she could lure her away to the Dark Temple, it might not be impossible.
"Do you understand what I mean?" the elder asked Xing Yuan, who was clearly lost in thought, with a serious expression.
"I understand, I get it." Xing Yuan smiled meaningfully. It was just surveillance, wasn't it? She knew that all too well.
As for whether the information she eventually gave them was true or false, it was up to her to fabricate it, as these people had no proof.
Alas! She was just that intelligent and wise, otherwise how could she have been "chosen" by her sister?